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Thread by Thread: Power, People and Politics

Thread by Thread: Power, People and Politics

By: Dheeraj Kumar
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Thread by Thread is a podcast that unravels the invisible connections between power, people, and the stories that shape our world. Hosted by Dheeraj Kumar, each episode pulls a new thread — from economic power plays to geopolitical maneuvering and the human impact in between. Join us as we follow the threads that connect global events, everyday lives, and the forces shaping our world, one story at a time.Dheeraj Kumar Science Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The Climate Cartel
    Jul 4 2025

    Markets were supposed to save us. Carbon offsets, ESG funds, green subsidies, climate finance — the financialization of climate policy promised to align profits with the planet’s future. But somewhere between good intentions and boardroom strategies, something broke.

    In this episode, we follow the money: how climate action became a trillion-dollar market, who profits from “carbon neutrality,” and why well-meaning policies often miss the mark. From phantom offsets and greenwashed portfolios to carbon border taxes and climate diplomacy, we unpack the tools, the loopholes, and the politics that define the fight for a livable future.

    We’ll also examine the myths that still persist — from climate denial to delay — and spotlight the power struggles behind the world’s most urgent crisis.

    This isn’t just about emissions. It’s about economics, geopolitics, and how the climate crisis is reshaping both.

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    30 mins
  • The New Iron Curtain
    Jun 27 2025

    Once hailed as the engine of global prosperity, free trade now finds itself at a crossroads. This episode unpacks how the economic rise of China and India was made possible through global integration—and how today’s wave of deglobalization threatens that very model. In Segment 1, we revisit the 1990s, when both nations stood neck and neck, and explore how trade transformed their destinies. Segment 2 breaks down the key theories of international trade—from comparative advantage to global value chains—and reveals why they matter more than ever. In the final segment, we confront a chilling reality: supply chains are fracturing, nationalism is redrawing economic maps, and a new Iron Curtain is descending on the world economy. What does it mean for the global poor, and who pays the price when borders harden? Tune in for a deep dive into the economics, politics, and human stakes of our unraveling trade order.

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    31 mins
  • The Monetization of Misery
    Jun 20 2025

    From pandemics to wars, from floods to economic collapse—every global crisis seems to generate not only suffering, but also windfalls. In this episode, we trace how catastrophes become commerce. We begin with a chilling essay on how disasters shape demand, then unpack the economics of profiteering during COVID, climate crises, and wars. Finally, we look at how governments and corporations manipulate crises geopolitically—from vaccine nationalism to weaponized aid. This is not disaster response. It’s disaster capitalism.


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    23 mins
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